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BJ52 KKO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

227,205 mi
Last recorded227,205 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 KKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 227,205 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 217,155 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 207,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 199,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 194,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 188,478 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight corrosion to rear floor pans

Pass 22 Aug 2019 183,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 174,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 165,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 159,964 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 150,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 143,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 133,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2012 124,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 115,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,672 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 96,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,365 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 77,962 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 67,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 63,439 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE TWISTED SLIGHTLY AND CHAFFING SUSPENSION STRUT........

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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BJ52 KKO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ52 KKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ52 KKO registered?

BJ52 KKO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is BJ52 KKO safe to buy?

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